Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick Universal Simulation Controller Joystick for Air and Space Combat Simulation – Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One and Windows PCs

It is difficult to make an assessment for something like a flight stick simply on the basis that all players with have different requirements for the “perfect” HOTAS. This being the case this review is judged with the Xbox One and/or Series X/S in use. First it must be accepted that most games will not accept a flight stick at all and even some flying games won’t. At this time... Ace Combat 7 for example will not see the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick, even though it will see a Thrustmaster HOTAS one. I mention the latter because of the price range only. Ace Combat 6 Ironically, not only plays on the Series X but the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick works with it rather well, although you must have current firmware and set the input of the flightstick to “Xbox compatibility mode”. Games that work with the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick include. • Air Missions HIND • Elite Dangerous • Microsoft Flight Simulator • Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China • Star Wars: Squadrons • War Thunder I would hazard a guess that there are more and hopefully new titles will see the VelocityOne Flightstick (V1F) as it does have potential. There is a mystery about this flight stick as it does have feedback motors that are not used at least on Xbox and I think also PC. I cannot find any reason why this feature is not working and I hope that a future firmware update might remedy this. But at this time don’t buy this thinking that vibration is active. Maybe Someone at Turtle Beach might have something to say if they read this. On the upside the main axis of this flight stick are non contact devices which means that they don’t wear in a physical manner. This should mean that pitch, roll and yaw will suffer less drift problems than traditional potentiometer devices. In addition there is an onboard checking system that allows the user to be sure that the full extent of the “travel” of pitch and roll is being used. There is a recalibration system also onboard but for the process it is best to go to the Turtle Beach web site. The unit also has a coloured lighting system and digital display for its customisation. If you don’t like these, all can be changed or turned off to suit yourself. Given that it is powered through the USB this would have almost no impact on power use. The overall feel of the V1F is of good quality and construction. It is however light when compared with its nearest rival the Thrustmaster Hotas One, which has added weights inside its body (a rather good idea). I guess that this is easily dealt with by most users though, and won’t really be a big issue. An issue that does get mentioned and should also be pointed out, is that the main stick axis is quite tight compared to other flight sticks and there is no outside way to reduce this nature. The internal spring could be changed but that might invalidate the warranty and might not be something that some would be prepared to do. Whether this feel will loosen in the long term is anybody’s guess, so it is worth trying to get a feel of one before purchase. So far in use I find that this is a great flight stick. The customisation alone is a great addition at this price as is the contactless main axis control. Of course as I said, something like a flight-stick is of personal opinion but I think that many would like this for its build, quality and features as well as its customisation. For me, I say well done Turtle Beach.

I ordered this for my gaming PC but use it on both PC and Series X It arrived in branded box on removing your meet with a well made but lightweight flight stick. Now I’ve been using the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and 2024 on both PC and Xbox Series X,for sometime and it’s been a great addition to my setup. The flightstick is well-built, responsive, and comfortable to use, offering a much more immersive experience compared to a standard controller. The button layout is intuitive, with plenty of programmable buttons and controls that work well for managing flight functions without needing to dive into menus. The Hall-effect sensors give smooth and precise inputs, which makes a noticeable difference in handling aircraft, especially during takeoff, landing, and maneuvering. The throttle lever and hat switches add to the realism and give good control over flight operations. Compatibility was straightforward — it worked right out of the box with both Flight Sim 2020 and 2024, with minimal setup. Whether flying casual or more advanced aircraft, this flightstick strikes a nice balance between accessibility and realism, making it a solid choice for beginner and intermediate sim enthusiasts. Overall, the VelocityOne Flightstick offers great value, solid performance, and a more immersive experience for flight simulation fans on Xbox and PC.

The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightstick is a fantastic piece of hardware for any flight sim enthusiast, especially when paired with Flight Simulator. It delivers an impressive experience with its solid build quality and wide range of controls. The joystick is packed with buttons, switches, and customization options, allowing for a very immersive and tailored setup. For the price, it's a great value—offering features that are often found in much more expensive peripherals. The stick is responsive, and once properly configured, it handles beautifully in-flight. However, I did encounter a few challenges during setup. The calibration process took some time to get just right, and it wasn't immediately intuitive. Additionally, the button labels on the stick don’t directly match those in Flight Simulator, which meant I had to spend quite a bit of time experimenting to figure out the exact functions of each button. Still, once set up, it’s a great addition to any sim cockpit.

I’ve been using the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Deck for nearly a week now, and I’ve been very impressed. Everything has worked perfectly straight out of the box, and the overall build quality feels excellent. The controls have a great tactile feel, making them satisfying and precise to use, while remaining comfortable during normal flying sessions. The only minor downside I’ve noticed is that the joystick spring is quite strong. While this gives the stick a solid, premium feel, it can lead to some hand discomfort during longer flying sessions. The number of buttons and controls available is fantastic, giving you plenty of options for mapping functions without needing to reach for the keyboard. I’ve been using it exclusively with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and it’s worked flawlessly. The only adjustment I needed to make was reducing the sensitivity when flying helicopters, which is more of a simulator tuning preference than a fault with the hardware. Another feature I’ve really appreciated is how easy it is to store away. It stays stable during use without needing to be clamped or permanently secured to the desk, making it quick to set up and put away when you’re finished. The only real flaw I can point to is that it’s designed for right-handed use only. If you’re left-handed and aren’t comfortable flying with your right hand, you’ll probably need to look for an alternative. Overall, I’m extremely happy with the VelocityOne Flight Deck and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality HOTAS setup.

Different issues each time ... First one lasted about 6 months and then every button/axis on the joystick completely stopped responding, it stopped lighting up etc. - Amazon didn't offer a replacement despite having them in stock because the price had since gone up, so the only option was a refund. They didn't offer a "collect at home" option so, as a wheelchair user unable to carry this massive box to a post office, I had to arrange my own via DPD. 2 months and 17 instances of me contacting Amazon support later and I finally got my refund, and spent the extra £100 on replacing it with a new one. The new one arrived with a broken throttle; one side had no resistance and simply didn't work. Sent this one back through the post office and had somebody drop it off for me, got a refund (no replacement offered again, despite being in stock at the same price) quickly thanks to the understanding support agent and ordered a 3rd one. This one arrived and the left throttle had no working LED lights and had a slight grinding noise ... I couldn't be bothered enduring another refund process so just kept using it. Several weeks later and this throttle now occasionally grinds much more loudly, several axes on the throttle randomly decide to reset themselves on occasion (which in a plane/helicopter shuts off my fuel and sets my throttle to 50% whilst also releasing my handbrake) not good in the air or on the ground, if my engines are running ... So it's basically past the point of being usable, and I've gone to just refund the item so I can buy something else. However, now, Amazon have changed the options and my only option is to try and get it repaired first. I don't want a 4th of these crappy items; I am taking the hint ... This is not a good product. I don't want one anymore. Now I'm stuck with one and I spent £100 than I was initially willing to spend. Great. Absolutely this gets 1 star. 0 if I could.

This joystick is great. It feels so lovely to use, the ergonomic stick fits perfectly in your hand and the adjustable pad makes fitting it to your hand nice and easy I wanted a flight stick that had a 'premium' feel to it, and this definitely has that. It's double the price of other joysticks but that's reflected in the build quality; no sharp seams, strong buttons and decent resistance. The throttles on either side are a nice addition too. Great that I can also switch over to xbox from pc, just plug in and switch settings My only issue with it is that it's tricky to keep it on the desk when you're in intense flight. I got it for Arma 3 so the flights can get pretty intense and I've crashed due to the stick being pulled off the desk. It has screws on the bottom to mount it though, so there's that Overall I'd definitely recommend if you want a premium joystick that you can use easily on both xbox and pc. For someone looking for a full setup, you might be better off going for a more complete set but this stick is great either way

Good quality stick with plenty of features. Incredible number of axes and buttons for this price range. Most of the buttons feel really good and have positive feedback. The two buttons next to the trim wheel on the stick are way too easy to press, so I wouldn't bind them to critical functions. The tiny joystick on top of the stick is a really nice touch and great for camera control if no VR or headtracking. And having two throttle axes at this budget is pretty amazing, even if this is not a proper Hotas. The stick is plug and play on PC and Xbox. In MSFS 2024 the default setup was pretty good but I did need to configure the trim wheel and change a few buttons around to suit me. The display on top of the stick allows for some configuration on the fly, like stick speed. It even has a chrono, helping with dead reckoning navigation (for people who are into that kind of thing). However this stick has two big flaws. The biggest one is the stiffness. It's unbelivably stiff and it has no way of tweaking it without opening it up. After 20 minutes of doing circuits in a GA my hand was numb. I read you can mod it to fix that up, but it should not be needed. The second flaw is stick travel. It's just too short. It's fine for GA or airliners but for any kind of combat you have to pick between precision or turn rate (even with the precision profile). If you're willing to mod it yourself (potentially voiding the warranty) and only fly GA and airliners then this ks a great stick for the money. Otherwise I'd look elsewhere.

Bought this setup back in Oct 24, and initially I was over the moon with it, coming from a Thrustmaster T16000, this was a huge step up, solid, every button had a nice click to it, and all the hats and buttons were in the right place for my play style. sadly, after about 4 months, every button on the joystick stopped working, instantly, no power to the stick at all, the base was good but nothing else, contacted Turtle Beach who talked me through a few things, nothing worked, so I got a replacement from Amazon. All was good again until about 4 months later, when the buttons started failing, one at a time, on the joystick...again. Its a lovely piece of kit, but a 4 month lifespan just ain't good enough! I'm currently using my 10 year old T16000 until I figure what to try next.

Amazing. Switched my thrustmaster 16000 and rudimentary throttle quadrant for this to play Warthunder sim in VR and DCS and so far all I’ve played is Warthunder, but it works like a charm. Haven’t had this much fun flying in a long time, you have to map out each button for Warthunder and DCS but anyone who plays will know this already. The only complaint I have is that one of the 6-8 hat buttons doesn’t have a binding for if you click down and only works directionally. Would be an issue if there weren’t FIVE OTHER hat switches that do let you bind clicking it. Buy it you won’t be disappointed.

Flight deck not working from the box, but bought it for xmas for my son, so now too late to return. Terrible product it seems

Quality

Super Deck, macht Spaß und ist einfach zu verstehen. Gute Verarbeitung, macht einen hochwertigen Eindruck, lediglich das Touch Sreen gefällt mir nicht so gut, ist wohl dann Geschmackssache

Great value for the price, a real bargain. Ease of setting up was really non stressing. Typical Turtle Beach Product, Quality.